1954 Minnesota gubernatorial election

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1954 Minnesota gubernatorial election

← 1952 November 2, 1954 1956 →
  Orville L. Freeman, Secretary of Agriculture (1961-1969).jpg C. Elmer Anderson.jpg
Nominee Orville Freeman C. Elmer Anderson
Party Democratic (DFL) Republican
Popular vote 607,099 538,865
Percentage 52.73% 46.80%

1954 Minnesota gubernatorial election results map by county.svg
County results
Freeman:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%
Anderson:      40-50%      50-60%      60-70%      70-80%

Governor before election

C. Elmer Anderson
Republican

Elected Governor

Orville Freeman
Democratic (DFL)

The 1954 Minnesota gubernatorial election took place on November 2, 1954. Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party candidate Orville Freeman defeated Republican Party of Minnesota incumbent C. Elmer Anderson.

Results[]

1954 Gubernatorial Election, Minnesota
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Democratic (DFL) Orville Freeman 607,099 52.73% +8.71%
Republican C. Elmer Anderson (incumbent) 538,865 46.80% -8.53%
Industrial Government Ross Schelin 5,453 0.47% +0.19%
Majority 68,234 5.93%
Turnout 1,151,417
Democratic (DFL) gain from Republican Swing

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